Sunday, February 19, 2012

Watch : Ryley Walker w/ Andrew Scott Young



A few months ago I received an e-mail from Dustin Drase of Plus Tapes. “I've got this guitar wunderkid that we're putting out. The kid is incredible, I really want to chronicle what he's doing. He's like a young John Fahey / Tim Buckley.

Already a fan of Ryley Walker, I kept a more keen eye on when he was playing, and tried to attend every time. If I did have my cameras, most were entirely dark unfilmable affairs like a full-band warehouse show, or the new back room of the Burlington, bathed in black and red.

After an almost pitch-black set by Jake Acosta, the space enthusiastically produced at a lamp that fit so well with the warmth of this show. Julie Byrne followed, opting for the side of the room, in a warming setup of lights and candles. Bill Satek (Lechuguillas) gave a solo noise-guitar freakout that ended with rapping from the audience. Bones supposedly finished this night out, but I was on the road by then. An extremely enjoyable Teen River tape release show for Julie Byrne.

Andrew Scott Young of Mines / Tiger Hatchery joined Ryley on bass.

So, Dustin, this is for you, those who weren't there, or those who want to relive it.

Teen River

Julie Byrne :

Julie Byrne @ Ball Hall

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The Funs - "Memorize Me"



Two piece "buzz fuzz" from Chicago. This was at Casa Donde with the mighty PILE, from Boston, and Mines! Pile needs to get back to Chicago. One of our favorite shows of 2011.

the funs

Saturday, February 11, 2012

TONIGHT! A benefit for CAKE w/ April Camlin, Unmanned Ship, Bomb Banks, and more...

If you like excellent art, performances, and winning shit from Quimby's, then come on down to Mortville! It's a benefit for the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo!

With live performances by-

Bomb Banks
Unmanned Ship
Violet Mice
Matchess (Whitney Johnson of Verma and E+)
Feast of The Epiphany (Baltimore)
and a live comic reading by Brainframe All-star Lyra Hill

The entire show will be presented by MCs Glucuous and his pal April Camlin (who will be doing ventriloquism!)

It's a $5 Donation to get in, and those who chip in the full amount will be entered into a raffle for excellent prizes provided by Quimby's.

This thing is also starting on time at 8pm, because we have a lot to fit into one night! A fun night to support a great cause!

Bring your pals and spread the word!

CAKE Chicago dot com

EDIT : Here's two photos from the night. Yep.



Monday, February 6, 2012

TEEN RIVER : Tapes made with love.



Featuring Ray Ellingsen. Teen River is a Chicago based tape label ran by Gordon, and Katrina Stonehart. For a new lbale, they release an ungodly amount of tapes that is now hovering around 20 per month.

Made with love. For the children.

Current tentative February releases :

TR033 WILD OATS
TR034 GANGES
TR035 NO SCHOOL GET FUCKED UP
TR036 HOT EYE COSMIC EYE
TR037 DANIEL FROMBERG
TR038 DE7
TR039 CITY CENTER
TR040 SEN DI NA
TR041CAMPFIRES
TR042 AD9
TR043 THIN HYMNS
TR044 TIDDLJEY BONEZ
TR045 KIERNAN PARADISE
TR046 ESOTERIC TAPIOCA
TR047 MEGA BRUISER
TR048 MANUAL CINEMA
TR049 POTIONS
TR050 KATRINA STONEHART/VEHICLE BLUES
TR051 KUBIKIE JO
TR052 KG PRICE
TR053 GABE
TR054 DANIEL AND KATRINA
TR055 PLASTIC BONER BAND

For a full release list and more info :
VISIT TEEN RIVER